Sunday, July 24, 2016
Walk for peace held Friday
More than 40 people gathered in Cornerstone Commons in downtown Goldsboro Friday evening for a community peace walk that took a stand against violence in the community and the nation. Event organizer 18-year-old Caroline Clucas said the walk was...Published: Jul 24, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Lawmen probe three homicides
The Goldsboro Police Department and the Wayne County Sheriff's Office are investigating three killings that happened in Goldsboro and the county in less than 12 hours between Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Three people, one in Goldsboro and two...Published: Jul 24, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Bob Kornegay to lead alliance board
Bob Kornegay of Mount Olive, manager of marketing and member services at Tri-County EMC, has been appointed chairman of the Wayne County Development Alliance board of directors. The development alliance is the economic development arm for Wayne County, whose...Published: Jul 24, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Two charged with heroin possession
Two Goldsboro men were arrested Friday on charges of possession with intent to sell or deliver heroin. Dylan Christopher Sugg, 21, of 222 Becton Circle, was charged with one count of possession with intent to sell or deliver heroin and...Published: Jul 24, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
State looking for biggest watermelon
RALEIGH -- The State Farmers Market is looking for the largest watermelon in North Carolina. The public weigh-in and awards ceremony is part of the market's Watermelon Day on Thursday, July 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. "North Carolina...Published: Jul 24, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Purple Heart banquet Aug. 5
The fifth annual Goldsboro/Wayne Purple Heart Foundation Banquet and Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, at The First Church at 1100 The First Church Road. The Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition is serving as...Published: Jul 24, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Planning commission to review new businesses
A free-standing Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbins could be headed to the Goldsboro market, with plans to locate along North Berkeley Boulevard. A company is seeking site plan approval that involves the renovation of the former PNC bank, at 500...Published: Jul 24, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Peterson emphasizes family over racial issues
The destruction of the family and a lack moral character and not racism are to be blamed for the suffering of black Americans, the Rev. Jesse L. Peterson said. Peterson, a black conservative activist known for his often controversial...Published: Jul 24, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
One stop voting starts Oct. 27
One stop early voting for the Tuesday, Nov. 8, general election will be held at six locations in Wayne County from Oct. 27 through Nov. 5. The schedule, which includes two Saturdays and one Sunday, was established Tuesday by...Published: Jul 24, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Lupus group meeting set for Aug. 20
A support group meeting of the state chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America will be held Saturday, Aug. 20, from 1-2:30 p.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church at 2114 N. Berkeley Blvd. The group meets the third Saturday of each...Published: Jul 24, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
John Street parking rules change
Motorists who park in no parking zones in front of Torero's Mexican Restaurant or the Flying Shamrock could face fines following the recent adoption of a city ordinance. City crews removed seven to nine parking spaces in June, prior...Published: Jul 24, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Duplin Community Foundation awards grants
KENANSVILLE -- The Duplin County Community Foundation Board has announced $6,000 in awards from its community grantmaking fund, said Bob Kornegay, board president. This year's nonprofit recipients include: * Albritton Recreation Park, Calypso, $570. * Diversity Nurtures Achievement Community...Published: Jul 24, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Court Records
Wayne County Superior Court These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: * Ramelle Milek Lofton, 23, 819 E. End Circle, possession of marijuana and manufacturing marijuana, 6-17 months suspended sentence, 24 months supervised probation, 24 hours community...Published: Jul 24, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Blockade runner items on display
KINSTON -- Weapons for delivery to the Confederate Army, bars of tin that weighted the ship for the ocean crossing and hand tools from England will be part of a temporary exhibit opening at the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive...Published: Jul 24, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Art Walk scheduled for Aug. 5
The next Downtown Art Walk, sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation, will take place during First Friday on Aug. 5, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Arts Council has teamed up with downtown Goldsboro businesses, organizations and more than 20...Published: Jul 24, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Ag Biz Planner applications sought
AgCarolina Farm Credit is currently accepting applications for the eighth class of Ag Biz Planner. Ag Biz Planner features an e-learning curriculum including financial and business planning, budgeting and other money matters essential to a farm's success. AgCarolina Farm Credit...Published: Jul 24, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story